DAFI 36-3202 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-3202 |
|---|---|
| Title | CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OR DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY (DD FORM 214/5 SERIES) |
| Published | June 25, 2024 |
| Certified current | June 25, 2024 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, August 11, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1); the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Separation Documents. This publication applies to the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG). It provides guidance and direction on how to control, prepare, distribute, and correct Certificate of Uniformed Service, Department of Defense Form 214/5 (DD Form 214/5) series documents and control lists of separation program designator (SPD) codes. This instruction contains statutory authorities and outlines responsibilities of the RegAF, USSF, ANG, AFR, and other agencies involved with DD
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and needs to be fully reviewed. Major changes include the issuance, preparation, and distribution of the DD 214-1, Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum. In addition, this publication has been revised to address USSF applicability.
Contents
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 11
- Attachment 2—WHEN TO ISSUE A DD FORM 214p. 17
- Attachment 3—DISTRIBUTING THE DD FORM 214p. 20
All 18 contents entries
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- 1.1. Overviewp. 4
- 1.2. DD Form 214, Certificate of Uniformed Service (DD Form 214)p. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- 2.1. Total Force Service Center (TFSC) will:p. 5
- 2.2. Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center (HQ ARPC) will:p. 5
- 2.3. Air Force Personnel Center Separations Branchp. 5
- 2.5. Servicing FSS/Military Personnel Flight (MPF) (RegAF, USSF, ANG, or AFR)p. 6
- 2.7. Members should:p. 7
- 3.1. The DD Form 214, DD Form 214-1, and DD Form 215 documents:p. 8
- 3.2. Issuance of a DD Form 214p. 8
- 3.3. Issuance of a DD Form 214-1p. 9
- 3.4. Incomplete DD Form 214 or DD Form 214-1 and Issuance of a DD Form 215p. 9
- 3.5. Controlling Forms and Codesp. 9
- 3.6. Distribution and Post Separation Actionsp. 10
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 11
- Attachment 2—WHEN TO ISSUE A DD FORM 214p. 17
- Attachment 3—DISTRIBUTING THE DD FORM 214p. 20
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